ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on its Special Needs Advisory Committee.
The 34-member committee represents a broad base of individuals with disabilities, as well as senior citizens. The committee advises OCTA on methods to promote integrated public transit services and help improve communication between OCTA and its special needs customers.
The committee’s tasks include advising OCTA about transit and paratransit service issues, identifying opportunities for input from special needs customers, and communicating with care providers and agency clients regarding service-related information.
OCTA is looking for individuals with a demonstrated interest in, and involvement with, persons with disabilities and/or senior citizens. Applicants must be willing to dedicate at least 12 hours per year to OCTA meetings and activities.
Committee members represent large, active constituencies with whom regular interface regarding transportation matters is conducted. This is an unpaid volunteer position and Special Needs Advisory Committee members must commit to serving a three-year term. Candidates must be at least 18, and live in Orange County.
The Special Needs Advisory Committee meets monthly to learn about upcoming transportation projects and provide feedback about transportation services. Committee members may also participate in ad hoc subcommittees, roundtable discussions and special presentations on various transportation projects, programs and services.
Applications for the 2011 term will be accepted through Sept. 13. For additional information, and to request an application, please contact Gaile Raymer at (714) 560-5339 or graymer@octa.net. The Special Needs Committee application is also available at www.octa.net/SNAC.
The OCTA Board of Directors will select the Special Needs Advisory Committee members by the end of November.
